Six Flags America Officially Closes After 50 Years of Operation

Source: People


The park first operated as a drive-thru safari park, opening in 1974

By Colson Thayer Updated on November 3, 2025 12:26PM EST


On Sunday, Nov. 2, the Six Flags America amusement park in Bowie, Md., welcomed guests for one last time.

“Thank you, Six Flags America fans, for 50 years of family fun. We will always cherish the memories made together,” the park wrote on social media, followed by a blue heart emoji.

Six Flags America, alongside the Hurricane Harbor water park, operated more than 100 rides, shows, slides and roller coasters. The move to close the park is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to restructure and address ongoing debt.


“As part of our comprehensive review of our park portfolio, we have determined that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s long-term growth plans,” current president and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman said in a May 1 press release. “ ....................






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I have close relatives in MD and have taken kids, nephews, cousins etc to this park. It is great day of fun. Good times by all.


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As people exited Six Flags America for the final time, they walked by a sign quoting Porky Pig that felt quite fitting: “That’s all, folks.”
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